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Electronic Leak Detection in Plumstead
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Plumstead. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Damage from equipment installers
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
About our electronic leak detection in Plumstead
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it is covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays when conditions allow. Let us know about your roof to find out more. If you’ve noticed a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and leaking laps in the waterproofing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes alike.
London has a lot of flat roofs: rear additions, dormers, roof terraces and the roofs of blocks and offices. Coverings range from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and each fails in its own way. In Plumstead, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Older flat roofs are frequently felt or asphalt, newer ones rubber or GRP.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Plumstead (SE18, SE28, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check before we quote.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs frequently have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Common questions in Plumstead
How do I find out if my home in Plumstead is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Plumstead in the area you cover?
Yes, Plumstead is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Tell us what you know about the roof and we will confirm suitability.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Plumstead
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Flat and commercial roofs around Plumstead
Danson House, about 2.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Plumstead. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Rise Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near St John's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Gallions Reach Shopping Park, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Plumstead is about 8 miles east of London, in Greater London. Plumstead gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Plumstead is one of the places in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across SE18, SE28 and E16 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Moy Lane, Love Lane and Tuam Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Plumstead is on the A206, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Plumstead, we cover Woolwich (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile south-east), Charlton (2 miles west) and New Charlton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Plumstead
We work in homes and buildings around Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, Plumstead Manor School and Plumstead Common. There’s a railway station in Plumstead itself: Plumstead station. Nearby you’ll also find British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (1.3 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Gilbert's Pit.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Plumstead runs like any other.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Plumstead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Plumstead
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. In Plumstead, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See our cost guide and two real surveys.